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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.97, 3,211.36 and 1,767.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.97, 3,211.36 and 1,767.51 is: 2,438.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.97 : 3,211.36 = 1,767.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.97/3,211.36 = 1,767.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.97x = 3,211.36 × 1,767.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.97x = 5,676,110.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,676,110.91/2,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.22

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